SOLUTION: This question is driving me up the wall. It has to be answered only in fractions and not in decimals. Two thirds of two is what part of three or put another way, 2/3 of 2 is

Question 528696: This question is driving me up the wall. It has to be answered only in fractions and not in decimals.
Two thirds of two is what part of three
or put another way, 2/3 of 2 is x (what) part of 3.
I'm not sure, but the answer is 4/9, but how is the problem solved (step by step) to arrive at the figure of say 4/9 or whatever?.
I'm 80+ and still doing ok, no Alzheimer yet..ha-ha, many thanks for any help.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1st I'll find

What part of is this?

The way the problem is stated is just
a little different from usual, and
can throw you off.
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